Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Rockford, IL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge runs two distinct cocktail menus: a 13-drink main list and a brunch list with additional drinks and five specialty mimosas. Named spirits include Reyka, Hendrick's, Tanqueray, Knob Creek, Sazerac, Corazón, and Empress. Cocktails are priced $13-$15 on the main menu and $10-$15 at brunch. The venue also serves an extensive wine list and craft beers.
- What should I order?
- The Top Espresso Martini ($14) with Reyka vodka, espresso liqueur, and cold brew, or the Smoked Pecan Old Fashioned ($14) with Sazerac rye, praline liqueur, bitters, and applewood smoke. The Boulevardier ($15) uses Knob Creek rye, Grand Marnier, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a broad cocktail list with named spirits and clear pricing, including brunch drinkers interested in mimosas and Bloody Mary variations. Those who want wine or craft beer alongside cocktails will also find options.
- When should I go?
- Brunch service offers a separate cocktail menu with mimosas priced $10-$12. The main cocktail menu is available at other times.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Main cocktails are $13-$15. Brunch cocktails are $10-$15, with mimosas $10-$12. The Classic Bloody Mary is $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Two separate cocktail menus—one main, one brunch—with named spirits and prices, plus a base-spirit range that includes vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and tequila. The brunch list adds five specialty mimosas.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Two distinct cocktail menus with named spirits and prices. The main list has 13 drinks spanning vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and tequila bases. The brunch list adds drinks including Butterfly Mojito, Classic Bloody Mary, and five specialty mimosas. Guest experiences have been mixed.
Menu strengths
- — 13 main cocktails with named spirits and prices
- — Brunch cocktail menu with additional drinks and five specialty mimosas
- — Named spirits include Reyka, Hendrick's, Tanqueray, Knob Creek, Sazerac, Corazón, and Empress
Standout selections
- — The Top Espresso Martini ($14): Reyka vodka, espresso liqueur, cold brew
- — Smoked Pecan Old Fashioned ($14): Sazerac rye whiskey, praline liqueur, bitters, applewood smoked
- — Boulevardier ($15): Knob Creek rye whiskey, Grand Marnier, Campari, sweet vermouth
- — Dragon Paloma ($14): Corazón tequila, Bacardí dragon berry rum, grapefruit and citrus juices, agave
Pricing: $13-$15 main; $10-$15 brunch; mimosas $10-$12
Wine
The venue serves an extensive wine list.; The venue serves an extensive wine list.; Hand-crafted signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, craft beers, and shareable dishes.
Menu strengths
- — The venue serves an extensive wine list.; Hand-crafted signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, craft beers, and shareable dishes.
Standout selections
- — Hand-crafted signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, craft beers, and shareable dishes.
Beer
The venue serves craft beers and draft beer. No specific breweries, styles, or prices are detailed.
Menu strengths
- — The venue serves craft beers and draft beer.
Standout selections
- — The venue serves craft beers and draft beer.
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